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to plunder
01
to steal goods from a place or person, especially during times of war, chaos, or civil disorder
Transitive: to plunder a place
Examples
During the invasion, the army decided to plunder the enemy's resources.
Historical accounts describe how invaders would plunder villages and towns during conflicts.
02
to take material from artistic or academic work and use it for one's own purposes, often without permission
Transitive: to plunder intellectual property
Examples
He plundered research from several papers to create his own report.
Some students plundered information from textbooks and passed it off as their own.
03
to engage in theft or looting, usually in a violent or chaotic manner
Intransitive
Examples
After the town was abandoned, the thieves plundered in the darkness.
They began to plunder when the guards were distracted by the fire.
04
to steal goods, often by force, especially during times of chaos or disorder
Transitive: to plunder goods and valuables
Examples
The raiders plundered the merchant ’s goods, taking everything of value.
The army marched in and began to plunder the town's treasures.
Plunder
01
property or valuables taken illegally, especially by force or during wartime
Examples
The pirates divided the plunder after the raid.
Soldiers returned home with wagons full of plunder.
